# The science of raising kids (Part 3): Why adolescent brains are wired differently | Jennifer Pfeifer

An episode of [TED Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/470623173), 24 Feb 2026, 20 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67585b08102e6d4448d360b1/e/698cc22f5d2bf63a6d4c3287/media.mp3

Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and shows how to support kids during this period of growth and possibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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